Roy Steinwagner, 84, of New Athens, IL, born January 10, 1937 in New Athens, IL, passed away on Wednesday December 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.   Mr. Steinwagner was a retired auto mechanic. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Frank and Gladys (Kinzel) Steinwagner, his two sons – Scott and Mark Steinwagner, 1 brother – Earl and two sisters – Doris and Annamarie.

Roy is survived by two grandsons – Derrin J. Steinwagner of New Athens, IL and Scotty P. Steinwagner of Fenton, MO, one sister – Rosemary (John) Brewer of Cartersville, GA, one brother – Frank (Cindy) Steinwagner, Jr. of New Athens, IL and by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL.

Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday January 3, 2022 at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. on Monday January 3, 2022 at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL with Rev. Robert Koch officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in New Athens, IL.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Marilyn Hancock says:

   01/03/2022 at 9:51 am

   Roy was a super guy! He took care of our cars for years and was always so honest. He loved cutting up with our granddaughter and great-granddaughter. He will be missed.

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2. Kacie White says:

   12/30/2021 at 9:16 pm

   I worked with Roy at the mill for 5 years and he was a heck of a nice guy and would do anything for you! Will miss you 😢

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3. Chiyoko Louise Gussin née Miller says:

   12/29/2021 at 8:19 pm

   So sorry to hear of your loss.

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4. Donna Kearns says:

   12/29/2021 at 5:01 pm

   Very sad to hear about Roy’s passing, he was my elevator friend, we solved a lot of problems, laughed cried together, and had lots of coffee together . I will truly miss his calls and stories
   My favorite Marine

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5. Leroy and Dawn Duquette says:

   12/29/2021 at 11:39 am

   DJ and Family,

   Leroy and I were so sad to hear of the passing of Roy. He was always kind to us and always took time to say hi when he saw us. May God bless you all with love and healing during this time.

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6. Linda Dietzel says:

   12/29/2021 at 9:17 am

   So sorry for your loss, Roy was a very nice man always made me smile.

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7. Mark Stehl says:

   12/28/2021 at 11:31 pm

   So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Steinwagner family and their friends during this difficult time. 🙏🏻

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